The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.063x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($38.26 Million) by net assets ($608.63 Million). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See CHEF equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
The Chefs Warehouse Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Chefs Warehouse Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check The Chefs Warehouse Inc (CHEF) cash flow quality to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
The Chefs Warehouse Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of The Chefs Warehouse Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Hangzhou Hangyang Co Ltd
SHE:002430
|
0.066x |
|
Towne Bank
NASDAQ:TOWN
|
0.014x |
|
Liechtensteinische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft
STU:LLS1
|
-0.061x |
|
Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd
SHE:300627
|
-0.017x |
|
Ansell Ltd
AU:ANN
|
0.068x |
|
HSBC Holdings PLC
LSE:HSBA
|
0.002x |
|
WNS Holdings Ltd
NYSE:WNS
|
0.037x |
|
Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002262
|
0.051x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for The Chefs Warehouse Inc (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of The Chefs Warehouse Inc from 2009 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see CHEF company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $604.31 Million | $129.22 Million | 0.214x | -24.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | $537.65 Million | $153.06 Million | 0.285x | +110.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | $454.67 Million | $61.64 Million | 0.136x | +135.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | $401.51 Million | $23.13 Million | 0.058x | +201.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | $350.21 Million | $-19.90 Million | -0.057x | -145.66% |
| 2020-12-31 | $344.59 Million | $42.88 Million | 0.124x | -7.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | $335.93 Million | $45.01 Million | 0.134x | -8.27% |
| 2018-12-31 | $308.68 Million | $45.08 Million | 0.146x | +15.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | $248.60 Million | $31.50 Million | 0.127x | -36.92% |
| 2016-12-31 | $193.76 Million | $38.91 Million | 0.201x | +0.06% |
| 2015-12-31 | $187.96 Million | $37.73 Million | 0.201x | +200.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | $146.79 Million | $9.80 Million | 0.067x | -17.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | $132.06 Million | $10.64 Million | 0.081x | -62.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | $39.28 Million | $8.39 Million | 0.214x | -69.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | $23.57 Million | $16.72 Million | 0.709x | +356.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-48.81 Million | $13.52 Million | -0.277x | -112.43% |
| 2009-12-31 | $5.33 Million | $11.88 Million | 2.228x | -- |
About The Chefs Warehouse Inc
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes specialty food and center-of-the-plate products in the United States, the Middle East, and Canada. It offers specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products and center-of-the-plate products that includes custom cut beef, seafoo… Read more